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A Typical Sole Runners Saturday Run – Join the Fun Before Its Too Late!
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Train Focused, Steve Mackel – Sole Runners Head Coach
Calf, Soleus and Achilles Tendon Stretches in All Three Planes of Movement
I’ve been getting so many questions about calves, and lower leg injuries I thought I put up a video I made about 18 months ago that made it on MarathonTraining.TV but not on SoCalRunning.com
I do these stretches everyday and try to always do them just before my runs. What a difference they make!
The truth is the rolled up towel method doesn’t work as well as a slant board, not even close but it is a place to start and slant boards are $60 – $100 on-line. You could probably make one for $15 if you buy the materials and it would take you an hour.
This video honestly could change your running by reducing potential injuries and you’ll probably feel better. And remember, anytime you stretch you should stretch in all three planes of movement.
Stretch Focused, Steve Mackel – RRCA Marathon Coach
Palos Verdes Half Marathon 2010, Easier Than You Think and the Price is Right
The Palos Verdes marathon and half marathon have a reputation as tough races. It seems like Southern Californians are afraid of a few hills. Well, I went out to do my usual interviews but spent a little more time showing you the course. Miles 4 – 6 are mostly down hill, while miles 7 – 9 are what you just ran down, not that bad. Western Ave is a steep half mile uphill but at mile 2, and it means you get to run down it at mile 11. The last 1.5 miles are flat, fast and beautiful. And, you can’t beat the views.
This is an awesome race and they keep the entry fee affordable. A new push on SoCalRunning.com will be supporting races that keep the entry fee affordable. The Palos Verdes races top this list.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – ChiRunning® Instructor
LA Marathon 2010 – Start to Finish
Why watch it in parts. You gotta love YouTube but they limit the time length of your videos. Viddler doesn’t but they don’t have the deal with Facebook and other sites. I know 16 minutes seems long but heck the marathon is 26.2 miles and takes hours. In fact, over 7 hours for me this day. I did take a couple hours at Mile 18 to help man the Sole Runners Holistic Aid Station.
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Race Focused, Steve Mackel – Sole Runner’s Head Coach
LA Marathon 2010 Part 2
Part 2 is my experience after working 2.75 hours at the Sole Runners Holistic Aid Station at mile 18. Coach Gary tells why he had such a great time helping other marathoners and I run in with the back of the pack. I have never finished at the 7+ hour mark before. i meet a lot a great people and learned a lot. There are interesting stories. Watch and see why this race and the the new course attracted so many runners that gave it their all to cross the finish line.
Race Focused, Steve Mackel – RRCA Marathon Coach
LA Marathon 2010
I Love LA – The LA Marathon organizers stepped it up this year with an all new course that truly reflected what LA is all about: Dodger Stadium, Downtown, Sliverlake, Echo Park, Hollywood Blvd., The Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, Beverly Hill and Century City… At least that how far I get in PART 1. LA has a lot of ground to cover in less than 10 minutes for YouTube and I couldn’t do it so, when you finish this video look for PART 2 up soon.
Train Focused, Coach Steve – Head Coach Sole Runners Marathon Training
Catalina Marathon 2010
This is my video of the Catalina Marathon 2010. I tried to give you a better idea of the course terrain. I know you can look at an elevation chart but I point out many of the hardest hills, how I run the course and how often I walk. I also interview plenty of great people and give you an idea of just some of the views.
This is Part 1 of the Catalina Marathon Weekend. I am working on more interviews and out takes to be posted soon.
Please leave a comment of what you thought of the race.
Race Focused, Coach Steve – Certified ChiRunning® Instructor
Chinatown’s Friecracker 10K, Year of the Tiger 2-28-10
Another great day in So Cal and another great race!
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – SoCalRunning.com Co-founder
If You Don’t Race This Saturday in Catalina’s Buffalo Half Marathon – Here’s What You Will Miss
Here’s my video from 2009’s Buffalo Half. Not like most because I put camera away and ran hard. I took 1st in my age group and 17th overall last year. Even better, our MarathonTraining.TV group did fantastic. We had 10 podium spots, many PRs, lots of first timers crossing the finish line and everyone had fun.
I still don’t know if I will try to defend my title or just have fun and film. Pray for another sunshiney day.
Race Focused, Steve Mackel – Certified ChiRunning® Instructor
“Born to Run” Author Chirstopher McDougall Talks to SoCalRunning.com
It was my favorite book of last year, Born to Run. It is a must read or listen if you are a runner.
In this interview Christopher McDougall shares why he wrote he book and his love for running. It is a short clip yet gives you a glimpse into the psyche of this author/runner.
Sometimes meeting the author give you a clearer picture as you turn the pages. It helped me imagine the “Oso” plowing his way through the Copper Canyons and inspired my running overall.
Read Focused, Steve Mackel – ChiRunning® Instructor
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